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Three Reasons Why Prevention is Incredibly Important

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

As dentists, we never tire of telling our patients that prevention is better than cure. If you haven’t given your dental health much thought of late, here are 3 good reasons why prevention is important:

  1. Lower risk of oral diseases: the most obvious benefit of preventive approaches is a lower risk of oral diseases such as decay and gum disease. If you go to the dentist every 6-9 months, you can lower your risk of developing problems by up to 60 percent. If you throw in a brilliant brushing regime, you can increase the figure even more. Looking after your teeth and gums takes a few minutes a day and it’ll save you a whole lot of pain and keep your smile looking beautiful.
  2. Lower cost of dental care: the cost of preventative dental care is much lower than treatments that are used to cure dental issues. If you spend a small amount on routine check-ups, you’ll reduce your risk of paying out hundreds, or even thousands in dental bills over the coming years.
  3. Increased happiness and productivity: if you’ve ever suffered from toothache or had a dental abscess before, you’ll know all too well that poor dental health can make life a misery. Dealing with dental issues doesn’t just make it virtually impossible to concentrate at work, it will also affect your happiness and wellbeing. Start paying more attention to your teeth and gums now, and you’ll notice a positive difference for years to come.

Professional Advice for Denture Wearers

Thursday, December 8th, 2016

If you have missing teeth, dentures can be a wonderfully effective solution. Dentures are sets of prosthetic teeth, which enable you to do everything you could do with healthy natural teeth. We are able to provide custom-made partial and full dentures. If you have dentures, or you’re thinking about getting dentures, here is some professional advice, which may prove useful.

Caring for your dentures

When you have dentures, it’s important to look after them. This involves taking good care of your mouth, and keeping your dentures clean. To prevent the risk of oral disease, you’ll need to keep your mouth clean. If you have natural teeth remaining, brush them as normal, and take steps to remove bacteria and food debris from your denture. You can use cleaning solution or gently wipe your dentures clean. If you have any questions at all about looking after your dentures, ask your dentist. Always use lukewarm water when you’re rinsing the denture; if you use boiling water, this may result in distortion. When you take your denture out, make sure you keep it somewhere safe. Don’t clean your denture over a hard surface without putting down a cloth or towel first. By doing this, you’ll prevent damage if you drop the denture.

Seeing your dentist

When you have dentures, regular dental visits are strongly recommended. Your dentist can keep an eye on your mouth and check the condition and fit of your denture. If you do experience any discomfort, or you’re worried about the fit of your denture between appointments, call us, and we’ll arrange to see you as quickly as possible. Ill-fitting dentures can cause irritation and soreness, so it’s important to address any problems as a priority.

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Winners for National UK Award

  • > 2009 Best Dental Team

Winners for North West Awards

  • > 2009 Best Dental Team
  • > 2008 Best Dental Practice

Finalists for North West Awards

  • > 2009 Best Practice
  • > 2008 Best Dental Team

Finalist & Highly Commended for

  • > 2007 Best Young Dentist Dr Marius McGovern